Sunday Rockpile: You know it's slow when we're covering the Windy City Thunderbolts...

by Rox Girl on Dec 6, 2009 10:32 AM MST in Rockpile

My apologies for being so late today. I'm working out some longer analysis pieces that I'll probably have to break into a couple of installments here as well as working on some player profiles for the Hardball Times. Those aren't the reasons I'm late, though. The reason I'm late is because my brunch date ran way over time from when I thought it would. At any rate, it's not like you're missing much:

Rockies sign Robert Perry - Perry, an outfielder, got as far as Lake Elsinore in the Padres system before being released and catching on with the Windy City franchise of the Frontier League. Perry's minor league stats were rather pedestrian, at best, but it seems he hit pretty well in the indy league. It seems he's likely destined to be only minor league filler, but getting back into affiliated ball does give him that chance at a big league call-up someday.

And other than that.., well.., uhm., former Rockies farmhand Eric Wulf has a hunting show... that's pretty exciting isn't it?

Okay, the good news is that the Winter Meetings are this week and more actual Rockies related moves should start happening.

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A reminder for everyone:

Betancourt and Marquis must make their decisions on arbitration by tomorrow.

I’m excited for the Winter Meetings.

by Greg Stanwood on Dec 6, 2009 11:16 AM MST reply actions

I kind of hope Betancourt will stay...

would be nice have a reliable set-up man in the pen. If not its not the end of the world

Getting Hudson would also be a good move, because I am not solid on Barmes being a starter and Hudson’s defense is just as good and has a more consistent offense.

Also it would not hurt to try an booster our rotation, BP and the line-up (some right handed batters to help with facing lefties plus a needed back-up at 1st and 3rd)

by Colsportsfan on Dec 6, 2009 5:05 PM MST reply actions

Betancourt set to accept...

your wish is granted. Ringolsby reports… here.

I got nothing.

by nkrause on Dec 6, 2009 5:08 PM MST up reply actions

Renck seems a little less sure about Betancourt accepting.

by Greg Stanwood on Dec 6, 2009 10:54 PM MST up reply actions

I love this line from that article:

Lesser teams such as the Mets and Nationals also are interested in DeRosa, according to major-league sources. But, like so many free agents, his first choice is to play for a contender.

I hope we can continue to LOL at the Mets for many seasons to come :)

by biondino on Dec 7, 2009 3:32 AM MST up reply actions

So the Rox are considered contenders now !

that is pretty awesome

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!

by SDcat09 on Dec 7, 2009 7:22 AM MST up reply actions